She gave birth to a litter of furry babies, thus extending her life.

Everyone thought life would be peaceful until Ruan Xiyue gave birth to cubs, but then something unexpected happened at the Lion Clan tribe.

Qin Ye and Long Ze used to always leave early and return late, often disappearing without a trace while busy. Actually, they were out helping Cong Xian build a house.

With Qin Ye and Long Ze's help, and Qin Yue's assistance, the house on Cong Xian's side was built very quickly. Previously, Cong Xian had been helping his beast mother build a house.

As for Xian's house, with the materials already prepared for them by the Cheetah Tribe, plus the addition of Qin Ye and the others, it will definitely be built quickly and well.

Because the house Qin Ye and Ruan Xiyue are currently living in was originally built by Qin Ye. With his experience, and with Long Ze often accompanying Ruan Xiyue, they knew that Ruan Xiyue still felt there were some things about the stone house that weren't quite perfect. The group of them made Cong Xian's new house even more unique.

Someone must have heard that Xian was going to marry Ruan Xiyue soon. The cunning beastman then set his sights on Ruan Xiyue.

However, most of the orcs still thought that they would wait until Ruan Xiyue and Xian became a couple before making any moves.

After all, just by looking at Qin Ye and the others helping to build the house, it was clear that Ruan Xiyue, the female, would definitely move in permanently after she and Cong Xian became a couple.

However, some beastmen only cared about their own interests. They didn't care whether their disturbances would affect Ruan Xiyue's decision not to mate with the male Xian. Nor did they care what the significance of Ruan Xiyue mates with the male Xian would be for the Cheetah Tribe and the Lion Tribe.

They felt that if I didn't benefit from it, then it wouldn't do. What did it matter to me whether others benefited or suffered any loss as a result?

So, after thinking it over and over, they came up with a plan.

The plan is to frame Cong Xian for being with one of the males' sisters, and then bring Xi Yue, a female, to witness it. This would logically replace Cong Xian as the male, and if things go smoothly, they might even be able to move into the house Qin Ye helped build!

Since the last time Duoduo argued with Ruan Xiyue about whether Ruan Xiyue or the cub was more important to it, it hasn't shown its face for a long time.

After Duoduo detected this, she immediately reported it to Ruan Xiyue.

Ruan Xiyue was utterly shocked: "Are these orcs mentally challenged?"

Duo Duo was puzzled, but reluctantly used her energy to test it: [Dear Host, the intelligence of those male beastmen, according to the test, is at a normal level.]

Ruan Xiyue exclaimed in surprise: "Duoduo, I was just venting, you actually went to get tested?"

Duoduo remained silent. It checked itself and, thankfully, its intelligence level hadn't declined. This was a strategic retreat, a way to strengthen its bond with its host…

【Duoduo, don't use my points! I don't understand your unauthorized attempt to test the intelligence of idiots.】

Duoduo: Failed to improve our relationship!

[Host, they're not unintelligent, just narrow-minded. They didn't consider whether their actions would disrupt the cooperation between the Lion Clan and the Cheetah Clan. Even if the Cheetah Clan were to seek revenge against the Lion Clan, the price the Lion Clan would pay wouldn't be borne by them, so they don't see anything wrong with what they're doing.]

Ruan Xiyue rolled her eyes, picked up the energy fruit, and said to Qin Ye while eating, "Ah Ye—"

Qin Ye's lips unconsciously curled up. He put down the animal-furred boots he was making for Ruan Xiyue, sat down beside her, and asked, "What's wrong? Are you hungry again?"

Ruan Xiyue shook her head and said, "I was hungry every day before, but I don't seem to be hungry these past two days."

Ruan Xiyue took Qin Ye's hand and asked, "Could you help me call Cong Xian over?"

Qin Ye's lips twitched slightly, then he smiled and nodded, saying, "Okay."

Ruan Xiyue pulled Qin Ye forcefully, and Qin Ye dared not resist at all, and was directly pulled down onto the animal skin cushion on the stone bed.

Ruan Xiyue leaned down to look at Qin Ye, kissed the corner of his mouth, and said, "You look so handsome when you're jealous!"

Qin Ye paused for a moment, lowered his eyes, and waited for Ruan Xiyue to get up before whispering in her ear, "After you give birth to the baby, I'll let you experience what it's like when I'm truly jealous."

Ruan Xiyue gave Qin Ye a playful glare, kicked his bottom, and said, "Go quickly!"

Qin Ye actually knew that Ruan Xiyue cared about him and Long Ze much more than Cong Xian did.

This is what puzzles him even more; his little female is behaving very strangely today.

Before leaving, Qin Ye called out to Long Ze. The two of them now had a clear division of labor: one stayed in the master bedroom to keep Ruan Xiyue company, while the other went to cook and take care of the cub's eating, drinking, and toileting needs.

This is also why Qin Ye and Long Ze weren't opposed to Cong Xian joining them. Originally, there was supposed to be another person out hunting.

Fortunately, the beast tide hasn't started yet. Once the roads are blocked by ice and snow, the wild animals will lose their food source, and even if they dig through the snow, they won't find anything to eat. That's when the beast tide will arrive.

Back then, each household would leave one male to care for the female. Sometimes, two might even be needed to care for the female and the cubs. Fortunately, Ruan Xiyue didn't give birth at that time. Otherwise, they could hardly imagine the chaotic scene that would have unfolded.

Ruan Xiyue sent Qin Ye to find Cong Xian so that Qin Ye would happen to witness their plot against Cong Xian. It's unclear whether Cong Xian can use his intelligence to see through this conspiracy.

However, since she had already decided to take Cong Xian as her beast husband, she naturally didn't want any other accidents to happen. After all, she highly valued the return of the ancestral cub. Holy Flying Lion, give birth to one worth 100,000 points!

Ruan Xiyue felt that the points and lifespan were giving her a sweet smile, desperately tempting her.

As a result, when Qin Ye arrived, he happened to see the female taking off her animal skin coat. Startled, she darted out, and Qin Ye turned around and followed her out.

Unfortunately, the young female was shy and felt that what she had done had been exposed, especially since Xi Yue's mate had seen it. Overwhelmed with shame, the young female ran away from the tribe.

Qin Ye remained silent the entire way, never asking Ruan Xiyue where she got the formula and the expensive-looking baby bottle. However, he always felt that Xiyue, being female, had some secrets.

It's like this time, it's as if she only came here so that he could help Cong Xian get out of trouble.

Cong Xian asked with a grateful look, "Did the female Xi Yue send you to find me? Really?"

Qin Ye glanced at him and said, "I'm suddenly considering whether to stop her from taking you as her third beast husband. How did you get tricked into running into that incident just now?"

"That little female's brother said he'd seen the Energy Fruit before, but it seemed like there were wild beasts guarding it. He wanted to tell me the exact location and invited me to his house. I was thinking... doesn't Xi Yue like to eat Energy Fruit? That's why I went there—to get the address of the Energy Fruit!"